Associate Lecturer MSc Physician Associate

The University of Worcester is a high-achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution set within an inclusive and engaged community. The number one University in England for gender equality, according to the last three years of the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability, the University has been shortlisted as Times Higher Education University of the Year three times in recent years.  One of the best Universities for health education, Worcester has created the distinctive Three Counties Medical School (TCMS), aiming to widen access to careers in medicine and retain graduates in the local area.  

We are seeking to recruit Associate Lecturers to contribute to the development and delivery of Physician Associate education. 

The Associate Lecturer role is a flexible position with opportunities to contribute to the course in different ways depending on your skills, passions, and availability. Some Associate Lecturers may contribute to the assessment of OSCEs, whilst others may develop and deliver teaching, or a combination of both. Hours may be available on a regular or ad hoc basis. 

We are seeking qualified GMC registered Physician Associates with at least two years of post-qualification clinical experience. You should enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and be enthusiastic about supporting and educating healthcare students. 

Depending on the specific duties assigned, you may be involved in: 

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of playing a part in the future development of the programme and the Three Counties Medical School as we train the next generation of healthcare professionals, we welcome your application.  

NB. The number of hours available might only be a few hours per week. If only an element of this work if offered which does not involve additional preparation and administration a standard hourly rate will apply, currently £19.23 plus £4.23 holiday pay.  

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Heather Fraser, MSc Physician Associate Course Leader via email at [email protected]  

Please note that this does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Closing Date: 08 Feb 2026

Sub Department: Academic